Good Wednesday morning… I am with my Grandkids and today is finals week. Last night our grandson was studying for a history final. Goodness, I could not believe the questions – quite difficult. He’s done really well this week and I’m super proud. :O) OK… my card.
I used the new Gorgeous Garden Dies, which is another stand alone set, meaning no stamp set is bundled with it. It really is gorgeous.


I began with Lemon Lime Twist card stock and with Blending Brushes, added Calypso Coral ink, Mossy Meadow ink and Lemon Lime Twist ink, then die cut the piece with my cut & emboss machine. I ran it through a couple of times as this is a really intricate die cut and I wanted all the detail. I used little dabs of liquid glue under all the leaves to attach the die cut to the Lemon Lime Twist card base. Since I needed a sympathy card I decided on this sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set and stamped it with Mossy Meadow ink. It’s die cut with a die from Cheerful Daises Dies, but I removed one end as I liked the look better. I tied a double bow and added it to the sentiment banner. The banner is attached with dimensionals. And the card front was done.

For the inside I used a left over strip from the blending done on the card front and adhered it near the bottom of the Basic White panel. I then stamped this beautiful image from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink along the one side. I goofed just a bit because I don’t have my acrylic blocks with me, but I still like the effect. And this panel was adhered to the inside of the card – done, done.
This card looks so pretty in person and the photos don’t really show it off. I’m so sorry!
Stampin’ Up! has so much to offer us as demonstrators ~ and they have a joining special promotion going on right now. Here are the deets:

Now here’s some GREAT NEWS!!! Stampin’ Up! is having a joining special. It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!
PROMOTION DATES: 1–30 JUNE 2023
– When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99
Shipping of your new kit is FREE!!
When you join as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll get the following perks:
– 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Plus, you ALSO get to take advantage of any customer specials going on from Stampin’ Up!, too! (Such as the DSP SALE, also starting today.)
– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items. A new ONLINE list of products is available to demonstrators June 1!
Why join Stampin’ Up!?
The opportunity to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!
– You’ll have the chance to earn a modest additional income on your sales!
– No pressure to sell to anyone, hold classes or workshops or run a business. You can simply order for yourself and get the discount! And as long as you have at least $300 in sales per quarter, you’ll continue as an active Demonstrator and continue to get the discount. If you aren’t able to maintain the $300 per quarter minimums, you simply go back to being a customer, no commitment required and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.
– And should you choose to use this joining special and promote the business side of things, Stampin’ Up! does have lots of class and project ideas as well as training to help start your business, should you choose to do that.
We have a great TEAM of demonstrators, with monthly meetings via ZOOM, excellent creativity ideas and a fabulous support system.
You can join with me here.

SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!
We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Check the list below.
161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62
161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50
161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92
161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62
161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62
161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62
You can buy those papers here.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list.
You may shop those products here.
Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!And here’s anew kit just added – great for summer and beaching – the Boho Beach kit!



162418
BOHO BEACH KIT
$22.00 USD | $30.00 CAD
Available starting 7 June.
Also available in French (item 162420).
This month’s kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
- 8 coordinating envelopes
- Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
- One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
- Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
- Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat
You may order kits from me here.
Remember, when you join and choose your own products, you may choose kits, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, stamps & bundles, other products from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, DSP from the sale. The choice is yours!
Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!




















